NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is getting ready for its biggest Carnival celebration, Greasing of the Poles. Greasing of the Poles is the official kickoff of the Mardi Gras ...

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is an iconic hotel located on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville streets in the French Quarter. (Misty Milioto)| Walking into The Royal Sonesta New Orleans ...

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This is the undeniable queen of Bourbon Street, a Carnival favorite flush with lively restaurants and bars that add to the street's spirit of revelry. Few hotels boast a more central location, and ...

Saints players' Thomas Morstead, Craig Robertson, and Travaris Cadet help escort the women who participated in the annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Hotel (New Orleans Saints Video ...

New Orleans Saints players Michael Mauti, Brandon Coleman, and Terron Armstead, assist with escorting the woman for the Annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta. Video by Brendan Hassett ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — “Grease Y’a Later Alligator” was the theme of the 2025 Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Friday, Feb. 28. The 55th annual event kicked off the weekend heading ...

The 610 Stompers dance during the 55th annual Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune) Barnes then ...